Downpipe bolts stuck
02-09-2003, 07:43 AM
#1
New Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Downpipe bolts stuck
My muffler shop is trying to get the downpipe bolts off at the cat to install an APR exhaust. He can't take them off without possible breaking the welded nuts free. If that happens is there any way to remove them without taking out the cat? What is the chance of them breaking? Does anyone make some that will not rust?
02-09-2003, 08:07 AM
#3
New Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Don't you have to take out the cat if they break ?...
The mechanic warned me it would take many hours to remove it. He dosen't know anything about A4s. Is it possible to get new bolts on without removing the cat? Thanks for your help.
02-09-2003, 03:46 PM
#5
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 669
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
SOAK them with PB-Blaster several times before they try...more
I did this on my 98.8 1.8TQMS and they came right out, no problem. I did go by the dealer and get new bolts and special copper nuts, just in case... Good luck.
Todd
Todd
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mwspera
A4 (B6 Platform) Discussion
3
10-24-2008 10:32 PM
T-28-Quattro de VT
A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
7
03-03-2003 05:03 PM
OneEighth
A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
3
11-14-2002 10:36 PM
